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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T94 BSMMOT history

T94 BSM is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2023 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 77,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jan 2023
Mileage
77,228 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,066 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T94 BSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T94 BSM was last recorded at 77,228 miles on 29 Jan 2022, 3,962 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Mar 2014: 61,965 miles, lower than 585,648 miles on 9 Mar 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
73,266 miles · 2 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
3,962 miles
Average per year
3,066 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 77,228 miles
  • 2020 – 73,266 miles
  • 2019 – 69,932 miles
  • 2018 – 64,509 miles
  • 2017 – 63,876 miles
  • 2016 – 62,809 miles
  • 2014 – 61,965 miles
  • 2013 – 585,648 miles
  • 2011 – 52,776 miles
  • 2010 – 47,863 miles
  • 2009 – 41,803 miles
  • 2008 – 36,948 miles
  • 2007 – 31,320 miles
  • 2006 – 28,761 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,228 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed coating sills/ structure, brake/fuel pipes & suspension components

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,228 miles (+3,962)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    77,228 miles
    Test number
    314337126053
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed coating sills/ structure, brake/fuel pipes & suspension components

  2. Pass73,266 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    73,266 miles
    Test number
    100356366228
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail73,262 miles (+3,330)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,262 miles
    Test number
    159753850401
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass69,932 miles (+5,423)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,932 miles
    Test number
    948939327484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass64,509 miles (+633)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    64,509 miles
    Test number
    986378522615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    63,876 miles
    Test number
    274792322327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail63,876 miles (+1,067)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,876 miles
    Test number
    308224911499
    • DangerousPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

  8. Pass62,809 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    62,809 miles
    Test number
    221669478933
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail62,801 miles (+836)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,801 miles
    Test number
    698485079338
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S AND N/S OUTER SILLS CORRODED (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass61,965 miles (-523,683)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    61,965 miles
    Test number
    315287974073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass585,648 miles (+527,000)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    585,648 miles
    Test number
    269278263038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail58,648 miles (+5,872)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,648 miles
    Test number
    128697063024
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass52,776 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    52,776 miles
    Test number
    655324161229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnderside generaly corroded

  14. Fail52,776 miles (+4,913)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,776 miles
    Test number
    695424461216
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnderside generaly corroded

  15. Pass47,863 miles (+6,060)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    47,863 miles
    Test number
    143717740264
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteO/s/f tyre outer wall slight damage

  16. Pass41,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    41,803 miles
    Test number
    422538339162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail41,803 miles (+4,855)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,803 miles
    Test number
    280405239184
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass36,948 miles (+100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    36,948 miles
    Test number
    113645388445
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail36,848 miles (+5,528)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,848 miles
    Test number
    951745678019
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass31,320 miles (+2,559)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    31,320 miles
    Test number
    484519087059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,761 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    28,761 miles
    Test number
    240700006467
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Questions about T94 BSM

Does T94 BSM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T94 BSM expired on 28 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T94 BSM?
The MOT on T94 BSM expired on 28 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T94 BSM done?
T94 BSM was recorded at 77,228 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2022, an average of 3,066 miles a year.
Has T94 BSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T94 BSM has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on T94 BSM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Mar 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T94 BSM find?
T94 BSM passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2022 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 6 more.

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